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Exploring Timber and Glass in 11 Contemporary Architectural Designs

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With technological development, techniques were also refined, and in the 19th century, industrialization spread the use of other materials, transforming and expanding the realm of construction: iron and glass. The initial materials used in construction certainly did so: clay, stone, and wood. Read more »

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Brazil Builds: Revisiting Niemeyer Through Contemporary Brazilian Practice

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Got a project thats too contemporary for your client? Oscar Niemeyer’s legacy of sculptural, expressive modernism continues to influence contemporary Brazilian architecture. Oscar Niemeyer’s legacy of sculptural, expressive modernism continues to influence contemporary Brazilian architecture.

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Architecture 101: What is Modern Architecture?

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Despite their differences, these architectural expressions shared a common goal: to break away from historicism while creating an architecture that had not been produced before and responded to contemporary realities. Notable works: Glass House (1949) and Seagram Building in collaboration with Mies Van Der Rohe (1958).

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Studio Empathy and Praxes design library at Korean Cultural Center New York

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The design seamlessly blends archaic forms with a minimalistic and contemporary aesthetic, which incites a biophilic space." This design enables visitors to continuously explore the diverse scenery of book stacks and enjoy views of the rooftop garden through glass walls, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor elements," Choi said.

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Shakti Design Residency celebrates Indian craftsmanship at Alcova

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The inaugural Shakti Design Residency includes pieces by Luca Gruber Misra hopes to strengthen global recognition of Indian artisanship, which she feels remains underrepresented within the contemporary design scene. She has reimagined Indias ornate, decorative architecture in a contemporary way without reducing it," Misra said.

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La Crème de la Classe: 8 French Higher Education Institutions That Lead by Design

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From campuses housed in centuries-old landmarks to striking contemporary structures, France’s higher education institutions reveal how thoughtful design supports the pursuit of knowledge. Through expressive materials, precise techniques and forward-thinking methods, these spaces echo the same dedication to excellence found in their curricula.

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The top 10 building renovations of 2024

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Renovations and adaptive reuse continue to be key trends in contemporary architecture. Home to the world's largest collection of contemporary Nordic art, the museum occupies a huge former grain silo building. The building is located in the northern Czech city of Ostrava and boasts six rotating concrete walls.